Thirsting Souls Bible Teaching

(2Co 1:12) “For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.”   The Holy Spirit had Paul rejoicing that he had been enabled to live before others with a godly sincerity (purity of action; clearness, thus openness). He was not hypocritical of heart. It is possible to unknowingly do something hypocritical; that is ignorance because of the sin nature. Thank God He judges our heart’s desire. May we give others in such a case the benefit of doubt.